Louisiana's modified teacher assessment falls short, some say

10:24 AM,
Mar. 7, 2013

Written by

BARBARA LEADER
The News-Star

MONROE, La. -- Many Louisiana teacher evaluations include an observation tool that some say presents an incomplete view of job performance and could result in an inaccurate assessment.

Among those who believe it won't work is the creator of the evaluation tool on which the Louisiana Department of Education based its instrument.

Most of Louisiana's school districts are using an abbreviated scoring form adapted from a more extensive evaluation document designed by researcher and teacher effectiveness expert Charlotte Danielson. ...